KOTA BARU: The Tenggara Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) seized more than RM850mil of goods from various enforcement operations carried out last year. Tenggara Brigade GOF commander SAC Ahmad Radzi Hussain said the success involved 2,479 cases recorded, with 2,372 arrests made during the period. He said among the largest seizures recorded were 12 cases related to solid waste and electronic waste (e-waste), involving seizures worth RM410.6mil and 10 arrests. According to him, the achievement reflected the high level of commitment and preparedness of Tenggara Brigade personnel in combating cross-border crime, smuggling and illegal activities that threaten national security. Ahmad Radzi said the 7th Battalion of GOF recorded the highest value of seizures at RM492mil from 768 cases involving 591 arrests, followed by the 8th Battalion and 9th Battalion, which recorded RM188.2mil and RM115.5mil respectively, while the Tenggara Brigade GOF headquarters recorded RM57.8mil.

Source: The Star January 28, 2026 11:37 UTC